Staycations and Saunas, Rum and Roadtrips, and Christmas in July
Slap bang in the middle of the Sydney winter, July has certainly coughed up a cold one for us this year, hasn’t it. Thankfully, we’ve had plenty to do to … Read more
The Weekly Edition
TWE – The Weekly Edition kind of a mini magazine in one and is a regular medley write-up of things we’ve seen, done, eaten and drunk recently. It’s a great way to stay in touch with what we’ve been up to – much of which isn’t on social media.
Vivid by boat, boom time for Minor Hotels and a Sydney bar’s big birthday bash
So that was June, huh? Somehow, we’ve reached the halfway point of 2025 already. And as we turn our back on the first half of the year, we also say … Read more
Black Belts, Birthdays, Seaplanes And House Sales
May always seems to be one of those months with lots in it, but also lots of adulting stuff too. Just as winter starts to really elbow its way in, … Read more
Flavour of The Month — Maiden Cunard Cruises, Basil Mentions The War and Laos Impresses
True to its name, March certainly has quick-timed past leaving us feeling a little breathless if I’m honest. And looking back through all we’ve done this month, it’s little wonder. … Read more
A South Coast Wine Stay, A Local Rum Day And A Two-Day Trav Colloquium
I’ve got to be honest, I was quite nervous about coming back to Australia. Leaving the freezing coastline of Britain in mid-January to face the relentless summer heat of Sydney … Read more
A Cambridge Steak, A Hawksbury Jet Ski And A South Coast Pig
How is it that January feels like the longest month in the world then, when it’s finally over, you look back and wonder how those first 31 days went so … Read more
Parma, Milan, Como… and Bury St Edmunds
For the first time in a long time, we’re travelling throughout December. And in an even longer time, we’re in the northern hemisphere for Christmas! Well, in truth, I will … Read more
Champagne Launches, Wine Month Dinners, Weddings, 40ths And Even A Regatta
So somehow, we’re almost at the end of 2024. That sneaked up on us a bit, didn’t it. Perhaps it’s because there’s been so much going on recently. In this … Read more
Whisky Tastings, Wine Tastings And A Lonely Planet Launch
Spring feels so close now here in Sydney; we haven’t needed the electric blanket in days and the nights feel just that much shorter. Soon the need for heaters and … Read more
Lobsters, Locals And Electric Cars
Every year, the Sydney winter seems to take everyone by surprise. None of us seems to cope! I’ve heard it equated to childbirth—the way mothers will forget the pain and … Read more